CMMB Communication Officer Jobs in Kenya
CMMB Communication Officer Jobs in Kenya
Overview Reporting to the County Director – Kenya, the Communications Officer is an integral part of both the Country Office and New York communications teams. He/she will be responsible for identifying, collecting and cataloging stories and images about CMMB’s work and other relevant topics through interviews and content gathered from beneficiaries and staff.
He/she will further be responsible for vetting, obtaining necessary approvals and posting content on a multitude of platforms for numerous audiences. This role will require travel to in-country project sites for in-person interviews and content gathering. The role will also require photography skills and the collection of appropriate release forms.
The Communications Officer will also be required to work with the New York communications team, participating in weekly status meetings, reviewing proposed and or drafted content. He/she will also be responsible for local external communications directed by the country office, including press releases to local media, website, social media, and in country partners.
Additionally, the position is responsible for communications support, including writing and developing content that supports various program areas in the organization. The Communications Officer will be responsible for providing content that is engaging, informative, and visually appealing to be distributed across local digital and social media channels and local media outlets. This is a highly collaborative role requiring working across time zones, countries, and teams.
The role will function as an internal journalist and should adhere to the ethics and brand guidelines set by CMMB at all times. This role requires a true go-getter who is comfortable connecting with people and getting to the core of a story.
Responsibilities
Story and Image Gathering
Responsible for finding inspiring stories within country programs, working with staff and beneficiaries, and volunteers
Post, manage and monitor social media accounts
Engaging in interviews with staff and community members to get firsthand accounts of CMMB’s impact and the challenges faced
Responsible for diligent recording and documentation of content gathering (stories/ interviews/images) and transcriptions into English when necessary
Tasked with cataloguing stories into appropriate and organized filing system
Tasked with taking compelling and respectful images of CMMB’s work in action, including staff in action, project sites, and more
It
will be the Comms Specialist’s responsibility that all required consent forms are completed, properly stored and shared
Encouraged to teach staff and community members to share photos
Work collaboratively and support professional photographers contracted to capture projects when scheduled
Branding
Ensure that all materials adhere to the voice, branding and marketing requirements. – Responsible for ensuring staff have branded materials and clothing, especially during a communications related shoot day
Use branded language on social media and in local press releases
Social Media
Provide content and strategy for local CMMB Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages – Execute posting of content on a consistent schedule to be determined by country leadership – Responsible for monitoring of local social media and escalating any concerns regarding social media to upper management
Create strategy to increase engagement and reach in local communities, helping disseminate health information and stories to local people
Release and Protocol
Safe-guarding CMMB’s brand in social media, story gathering, and media relations
Procuring and cataloguing photo and story releases
Public Relations
Working with local media to promote CMMB stories in local press
Sharing stories with local partners to enhance collaborations
Qualifications and Experience:
Fluent in English and Swahili.
Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of experience in journalism, communications, international relations, marketing, or another applicable area.
Experience developing and implementing communications strategies and producing communications products.
Enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives.
Passion for CMMB’s mission, vision, and core values: collaboration, love, excellence, and respect.
Strong attention to detail, project management, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Highly collaborative style.
Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial.
Must be comfortable working for a faith-based organization.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; CMMB Communication Officer Jobs in Kenya
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